Youth & Paly – Manchester
Duration: end of March 2029
Background
Inequalities start young and at school leaving age achievements still lag behind the national average. Research by UK Youth and the Health Foundation shows that people aged 12–24 years are among the most affected by the labour market and mental health impact of the pandemic.
This makes it all the more important for Greater Manchester’s youth to connect with others and have access to resources which help them to learn and develop their potential.
What we’re doing
As part of our Youth Work in Manchester, Groundwork runs weekly youth clubs in Crumpsall, Cheetham Hill, West Gorton and Merseybank for young people aged 11-18 to give them a chance to meet and grow with others in their local community.
Our weekly sessions are co-created with the young people who attend and are run by experienced youth workers.
Activities include sports, social action projects, cooking, crafts and more.
70% of participants have felt their emotional well being has improved since engaging in environmental based activities and building their emotional skills during our youth club sessions.
Find out more
For details on the weekly sessions, please visit out GET INVOLVED page.
To find out more about our youth work in Manchester, contact Carlos Dore, Senior Youth Lead
Funders & Partners
This project is made possible thanks to funding from Manchester City Council
